(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Some Chicago aldermen announced plans on Thursday to push the mayor on the end of the ShotSpotter gunshot detection program.
They're introducing an amendment to the mayor's budget that would reinstate either ShotSpotter or a similar technology.
It's the latest attempt by some City Council members to restore the program Mayor Johnson says is ineffective and too expensive.
The city's police officers union has criticized the move to shut it down without a replacement.
The mayor allowed the city's contract with ShotSpotter to expire two months ago, citing data showing it was ineffective in preventing violent crime.
Also on Thursday, aldermen unanimously voted against Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase, which was included in his first budget proposal for next year.
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